Hikmet Karaman's confession about Faruk Koca years later: 'He attacked me too'
Former Ankaragücü manager Hikmet Karaman made statements following the attack on referee Halil Umut Meler last night. Karaman stated that Ankaragücü President Faruk Koca had also attacked him.
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During the match played between Ankaragücü and Rizespor last night, which ended in a 1-1 draw, Ankaragücü President Faruk Koca attacked referee Halil Umut Meler.
Following the attack, Halil Umut Meler was taken to the hospital, where bleeding and a fracture were detected around his left eye.
TFF President Mehmet Büyükekşi announced that all leagues have been postponed indefinitely following the attack.
A CONFESSION YEARS LATER
Hikmet Karaman, who managed Ankaragücü four times and worked with President Faruk Koca during his last tenure, made a shocking confession during a live broadcast following the events. The experienced manager revealed that during his last stint at Ankaragücü in 2021, President Faruk Koca had also attacked him. The 63-year-old experienced manager stated, "I swallowed it at the time and didn't disclose it, but I am disclosing it now. While I was managing Ankaragücü, Faruk Koca also attacked me with a punch."